Entries by Allston Advisory Group

KENTUCKY BOURBON BARREL HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY INDEPENDENT STAVE COMPANY

ABOUT THE TRANSACTION: Kentucky Bourbon Barrel (“KBB” or the “Company”) has been acquired by Independent Stave Company (“ISC” or the “Buyer”). Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, KBB operates at the center of one of the world’s most important bourbon markets. The family-owned company supplies high-quality, ready-for-filling used barrels to distilleries, wineries, and breweries worldwide. KBB has […]

BRASCH CONSTRUCTORS, INC. HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY A.L. POST, INC.

ABOUT THE DEAL: Brasch Constructors, Inc. (“Brasch” or the “Company”) has been acquired by A.L. Post, Inc. (“A.L. Post” or the “Buyer”). Established in 1989 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Brasch is an experienced commercial construction company serving clients across multiple industries. The Company provides construction services ranging from site evaluation and preconstruction planning to […]

Private Capital Markets: Is Now the Time to Sell?

The private capital markets are experiencing strong transaction activity, favorable valuations, and significant demand for quality middle market companies. For business owners considering an exit, current conditions deserve careful attention. Robert T. Slee, an investment banker and influential author, examines private market cycles in Private Capital Markets: Valuation, Capitalization, and Transfer of Private Business Interests. […]

BURGER KING® FRANCHISEE HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY CARROLS

ABOUT THE TRANSACTION: Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Carrols”) (Nasdaq: TAST) has acquired six BURGER KING® restaurants from a Western Kentucky franchisee (the “Seller”). The Seller has owned and operated six BURGER KING® restaurants located throughout Kentucky and Indiana. Collectively, the restaurants employ nearly 180 people and serve an established customer base across their respective markets. […]

UP-RITE SYSTEMS, INC. HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY FLETCHLINE, INC.

ABOUT THE TRANSACTION: Up-Rite Systems, Inc. (“Up-Rite” or the “Company”) has been acquired by Fletchline Inc. (“Fletchline” or the “Buyer”). Established in 1993 and headquartered in Bardstown, Kentucky, Up-Rite is a nationwide material handling installation company. The Company specializes in the installation of pallet rack and related material handling equipment. For more than two decades, […]

LYNN’S PARADISE CAFÉ HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY FRESH CAPITAL GROUP

ABOUT THE TRANSACTION: The former Lynn’s Paradise Café property in Louisville, Kentucky has been acquired by Fresh Capital Group (“Fresh Capital” or the “Buyer”). Lynn’s Paradise Café opened its doors in 1991 and became one of Louisville’s most recognizable restaurant destinations. The Café attracted a diverse clientele through its distinctive atmosphere, creative menu, and unconventional […]

TRAFFIC BUILDERS HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY GS MARKETING

ABOUT THE TRANSACTION: GS Marketing, Inc. (“GSM” or the “Buyer”) has acquired Traffic Builders, Inc. (“Traffic Builders” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Traffic Builders is a multichannel direct marketing agency serving more than 300 automobile dealerships nationwide. The Company works with dealerships representing a broad range of automobile manufacturers. With approximately 20 full-time […]

NACVA’S 2015 40 UNDER 40 HONOREES!

Allston Advisory Group is pleased to announce that Senior Managing Director Nolan K. Kapp has received national professional recognition. Specifically, the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, (“NACVA”) has selected Kapp as a 2015 NACVA 40 Under 40 Honoree. NACVA recognizes emerging leaders throughout the business valuation and financial consulting professions. The program identifies […]